Raincross Rundown: The Best of Riverside in February 2026
A curated list of upcoming events and happenings The Gazette team is most excited about.
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This Week in City Hall: February 2, 2026
Council will consider a 117-unit apartment development in La Sierra, award $1.95 million for street maintenance, while the Park and Recreation Commission reviews design plans for a two-mile Gage Canal trail connecting Northside to UC Riverside.
Opinion: Homelessness in Riverside — What We Can Do, What We Can't, and Why We Won't Give Up
Mayor Patricia Lock Dawson addresses common misconceptions about homelessness and explains the legal, financial, and systemic constraints cities face—while outlining Riverside's ongoing efforts to find solutions.
Sticky Fingers
A prompt to encourage your practice of creativity this week from Riversider and local author Larry Burns.
This Week in City Hall: January 26, 2026
City Council will discuss placing tax measures on the June ballot including a potential 0.25% sales tax generating $21 million annually and consider warehouse development restrictions.
Taste Riverside's Citrus Legacy at Heritage House
This season's navel orange harvest connects visitors to the groves that shaped our region.
She Got Drip
A prompt to encourage your practice of creativity this week from Riversider and local author Larry Burns.
Late January Raincross Rundown: Don't Miss These Final Weeks
Events and happenings to close out the month strong.
This Week in City Hall: January 19, 2026
City Council does not meet this week. The Economic Development Committee will consider billboard rule changes allowing digital displays in exchange for revenue sharing, and the Safety Committee is reviewing a shopping cart tracking pilot program.
Opinion: SAWPA Marks Half-Century of Regional Water Stewardship
Joint powers authority celebrates 50 years protecting Santa Ana River watershed resources.
Dust Buster
A prompt to encourage your practice of creativity this week from Riversider and local author Larry Burns.
Why the Hass Variety Reigns as Avocado Royalty
From ugly duckling to Super Bowl favorite, a Whittier postman's discovery transformed California agriculture.